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City manager details timeline for West Main, Long Street, water tower and stormwater projects
Summary
City Manager Arpad updated the council on multiple infrastructure projects: West Main is open to two-way traffic with remaining work expected after a spring restart; the Long Street waterline low bid was $512,844; the water tower project is scheduled Feb—Nov 2026 with the city responsible for 35% of debt service; stormwater work on Kipo Street holds $153,000 in CDBG funding.
City Manager Arpad gave a multi-part infrastructure update to the City of Geneva council covering street, water and stormwater projects and several grant-funded initiatives.
West Main Street: The roadway is open to two-way traffic but several eastbound rough spots remain. Arpad said the contractor is responsible for maintaining a drivable surface during the remaining work and staff estimate roughly 60 work days remain once construction restarts. He said a restart date is weather-dependent but staff estimate around April 1 and that specific detour and traffic plans will be publicized when confirmed.
Long Street waterline: Arpad reported the low bid of $512,844 (10 bids received) and recommended awarding the project to the low bidder. Construction is expected to begin in early spring; the grant completion date under the agreement is May 22, 2026.
Water tower project: The selected contractor (referenced in the transcript as Great Lakes Crushing of Willowwood) held a preconstruction meeting and is expected to begin work next month; construction was described as running from February through November 2026. The city is obligated for 35% of the project's debt service and Arpad said the bid came in under projected costs (reported in the transcript as $3,590,000).
Stormwater and grants: The CDBG stormwater infrastructure project along Kipo Street was reported as funded at $153,000; Arpad said a county agreement is expected soon and the work must be completed by a 2026 deadline. Arpad also updated council on Appalachian grant-related storefront renovation procurement issues and a $212,000 US DOT SS4A planning grant (with local contributions bringing the total to $265,000) to develop a safety plan that would position the city for later infrastructure funding.
Arpad said staff will continue coordinating bid management, procurement notices and contractor outreach and that the city will publish construction schedules and detour plans when available.
